So I went looking for cheap, DIY, crazy Halloween costume ideas and this is what I found.
I've never been quite this lazy with my costumes, but this might actually be a good idea. Thank you
Martha Steward, sometimes even your crafts might be affordable and achievable.
This skirt will also work great for fairy and belly-dance costumes!
Another quirky hat, this time from the amazing Threadbanger episodes. I am definitely trying this one out sometime... I've got tons of random decorations that need some use!
This
website has some pictures for some beautiful tiaras! If you want to be a fancy princess or fairy for Halloween this is where its at.
There will be much more costume links and ideas coming your way soon. If you want to be a fairy... check out the fairy post!!
I know some of you like to buy your costumes, while others like to make them. Here are some ideas for great fairy costumes. Having done a lot of research and projects in the field, I can sincerely recommend the following instructions:
Simple Black- From Threadbanger
Best I've Seen by Emilie Autumn
These are more simple, but are also very sturdy and pretty.Fancy Fairy The strap and wing attachment is very clever and I prefer this one because you can tie it under your costume for that "invisible" look. Plus it doesn't chafe. Have fun with the costumes. I'll be back with some more fun ideas for Renaissance and Halloween costumes later. Thanks.
Sometimes ideas just pop into my head, but I can not realize them due to time issues. I've always loved junk art, vintage and eco-conscious creations. So here are 3 ideas--I hope you find them use-full.
The ideas come from rummaging around in the recycling!
Plastic and paper shapes can be turned into pendants and jewelery. For instance, that little yogurt box can have the bottom neatly cut out to make a great round pendant.
I also found a variety of interesting cardboard and plastic boxes. With the right skills they can be decoupaged, infused with dyes, covered in mosaic, or-- if you got what it takes- cut and carved.
The cardboard ones can also be covered in tissue paper and used to give gifts, keep jewelry, or ship items if you sell them on e-bay or etsy.
Family Fun- displays this one!
For cheaper scrapbooking or beautiful decoupage! Try some old cards. My mom keeps lots out of sentimental value and sometimes because they are really pretty. What a better way to utilize the cards then to cut out the beautiful shapes or words and glue them to beautiful photo-pages or boxes. Or some of the cards can even be used as background papers.
If you don't know what constitutes eco-friendly art, try Collages. A great Eco-friendly collage can be made over a large cardboard, wood, or paper surface. The fashion for big bangles is a perfect source for inspirational green-ness! Here is what I do!
A can wrapped with duct tape-- approximately the width of the bracelet I want!
After placing layers upon layers of strips of paper, cardboard, newsprint and glue on I cut the long band in half to take it off, and then in half to get two separate bracelets.
The bracelet is glued back together and several more layers of paper is placed on top-- sand-papered and ready to roll!
As an alternative- you can buy pre-made wooden bangles at a store!
In order to make each one unique and eco-friendly I do the following:
- Use unused materials (old silk flowers, fabric, scrapbook paper scraps)
- Recycle- newspaper, catalogs, magazines
- And-- use up buttons, beer-caps, birthday cards, goody-bags and anything else that would otherwise have no use!
Here are some of my designs
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